THTR 205

Advanced Technical Theatre

CR:

3.0

Prerequisite: THTR 105. Advanced studies in the technical applications of properties, costumes, scene painting, lighting, model making, and stage management. From the organization to final product, how to bring ideas to life on the stage. Practical projects and research included.

Course Overview

Arts ManagementThe Arts Management Program is coordinated with a major in art history, studio art, music, dance, theatre arts, English, English and creative writing, modern languages and literatures, anthropology, or history. The purpose of the program is to give students theoretical knowledge and practical experience in arts management and museum studies within the framework of a liberal arts education. Candidates may enter the program at the time they declare their major, usually at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.300 is required. Selection will be based on an interview with the program director and the chair of the department in which the student is majoring.

DanceDance is a universal language of art, at once both basic and complex. Through movement and choreography, dance transmits both the essence of a culture and the expression of the individual. As with other art forms, the study of dance involves mastery of theory, history, and applied dance (technique). The curriculum is arranged so as to give the student the best possible study in the tradition of a liberal arts environment. Students also have ample chance both to perform and to work with visiting guest artists. With a comprehensive background in dance, a major may decide to pursue a career in such diverse fields as performance or teaching or with a double major in a related field arts management, expressive arts therapy or dance medicine.

MusicThe Department of Music provides both comprehensive study in music for the student who wishes to major in music in a liberal arts setting, and general courses for the student who wishes to study music to broaden her cultural understanding or as a performing art. Because music is a multi-faceted discipline, involving studies in history, theory, and applied music, our curriculum is balanced so as to give our students the very best preparation and to challenge all students to work to their maximum potential so that upon graduation they will be well-prepared musicians.

TheatreThe Theatre Program is committed to deepening a student’s knowledge and appreciation of the theatre by studying the theatre of the past, learning the theoretical background of the various parts of the theatre acting, directing, design, play writing, technical theatre; and regular participation in theatre productions. Students have the opportunity to participate in all phases of production work as well as to specialize in either acting/directing or design/technical theatre. The department produces a broad range of material from the classics to musicals to modern experimental theatre. Students work with the faculty as well as with guest artists each year.

NOTE: For the arts management certificate, the P/CR/NC grading option may not be exercised for required ARMG courses. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading in this catalog.

Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:DANC 311 (2) Advanced Modern Dance Technique

Choose 1 of the following courses:ARMG 105 (4) Introduction to Arts ManagementARTH 115 (3) Survey of Art History IARTH 116 (3) Survey of Art History IIMUSC 126 (3) The Appreciation of MusicMUSC 127 (3) World MusicAny three-credit course in the studio art department

NOTES: It is expected that a student majoring in dance take one dance course each term. Applied dance technique courses are DANC 107, DANC 109, DANC 111, DANC 207, DANC 209, DANC 211, and DANC 311. For the major in dance, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.

NOTE: For the minor in dance, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations section of the catalog.

NOTE: For the minor in dance, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.

Teacher Licensure in DanceStudents seeking licensure in dance must satisfy all requirements for the major in dance, must take a special study (DANC 361) on the topic of folk dance, and must complete two additional special studies (DANC 361) on the following topics: kinesiology, and injury prevention and care for dance. See the additional professional studies requirements listed under the Department of Education.

Choose the following course twice in two different semesters (4 credits):MUSC 181 (2) Applied Piano

Choose the following course four times in four different semesters (8 credits):MUSC 185 (2) Applied Voice

NOTE: At the discretion of the chair of the music department, a student may substitute MUSC 107 for one semester of MUSC 181. At the discretion of the chair of the dance department, a student may substitute DANC 211 for DANC 111 and/or may substitute DANC 207 for DANC 107.

NOTES: At the discretion of the chair of the music department, some students whose major is music may substitute MUSC 181 for MUSC 107. For the minor in musical theatre, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100- and 200-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.

Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:THTR 229 (2) Production and Performance

Choose 4 courses from the following:THTR 170 (3) Theatre on FilmTHTR 245 (3) Contemporary DramaTHTR 333 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Ancient WorldTHTR 334 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceTHTR 335 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 17th to 19th CenturiesTHTR 336 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 20th and 21st Centuries

NOTE: For the major in theatre, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100- and 200-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.

Choose 2 of the following courses:THTR 333 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Ancient WorldTHTR 334 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceTHTR 335 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 17th to 19th CenturiesTHTR 336 (3) History and Literature of the Theatre in the 20th and 21st Centuries

Choose the following course twice in two different semesters:THTR 229 (2) Production and Performance

NOTE: For the minor in theatre, the P/CR/NC grading option may be exercised for courses taken at the 100- and 200-level only. Additional information about the P/CR/NC grading option is available under the Academic Regulations heading of the catalog.

Teacher Licensure in TheatreStudents seeking licensure (6-12) in theatre must satisfy all requirements for the major in theatre, and select one of the following courses as well: THTR 280 or THTR 341. See additional professional requirements listed under the Department of Education.